Michael Hingson, #1 New York Times Best-selling Author & Inspirational Speaker

Lessons of September 11, 2001

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Mike Hingson

michael and roselle hugging — Michael Hingson and Roselle – Remember

We are about to observe the 18^th anniversary of the terrorist attacks upon the World Trade Center, the pentagon and the thwarted attack resulting in an aircraft crash in Shanksville Pennsylvania. Today I had my first phone interview about my experiences from that day with Mike Ramsey, news director of KFMO Radio. You may hear the interview here,

I have been thinking a lot this year about that day and possibly more than usual I have been pondering what lessons we should take away from the events of September 11, 2001. I speak often about the takeaway lessons from 18 years ago, and I want to share some of my thoughts with you.

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The Dog Who Could

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Mike Hingson

Close Up Portrait of Fantasia Two Months After Her First Litter - August 2006 — Fantasia Two Months After Her First Litter – August 2006

Someone once said that God made a mistake when he created dogs because their lives end too quickly. It was June 27, 2011 when I sat in front of my computer to write down my thoughts concerning the previous day’s passing of my hero guide dog, Roselle, who escaped with me from the 78^th floor of Tower One of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Roselle was not the first guide dog or pet I’ve had that I would call a hero or exceptional friend, but she was and is the most famous.

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